The 100th day of school is an awesome time to celebrate mathematics and number, but it is also a great time to connect mathematics to the world around them. This can be engaging…
Coach name: Byrne Grade band: 6-8 Grade Teachers Description: A group of teachers gathered for a PD session at University of Illinois at Chicago. We participated in a “which is greater” math talk,…
Coach name: Deena Goldstein Grade band: K-8 Description: During an in-person math PD, teachers practiced implementing math talks. Teachers found exciting ways to show the number 20.
Join us this winter for a series of guided online discussions of The Formative 5 in Action by Francis (Skip) Fennell, Beth McCord Kobett and Jonathan A. Wray. When: January 22, 29, and February 12,…
Looking for some fun ways to engage your students in math before winter break? Check out our suggested activity list: Sarah Van Der Werf shares this fun game on her blog. Perfect for when…
These representations got students thinking about fractions. Students revealed what they knew about fractions as equal shares and grappled with the idea that these shares can be different shapes. They also has some…
Coach: Margie Pligge District: 127.5. — Ridge Central Grade band: K–8 Fourth Graders in Ms. Haes’ class invented a “Build on It“ math hand signal to support discourse. Whenever a speaker is explaining…
Coach name: Jenesis Byrne District: Big Shoulders Fund School – Chicago Grade band: 6th Grade Description: The teacher lead students in a math talk before beginning the day’s lesson. The comfort level came…
